Institute of Resistance Research and Stress Tolerance (JKI-RS)
Research of the new institute is focused on two fields of research which are of vital importance today with respect to climate change, consumer protection and protection of natural resources (soil, water, biodiversity), i.e. improvement of resistance and tolerance of agricultural and horticultural crops to biotic and abiotic stress.
Parent institution:
Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants – Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) Details of JKI
Address
Institute of Resistance Research and Stress Tolerance (JKI-RS)
Erwin-Baur-Str. 27
06484 Quedlinburg
Saxony-Anhalt
Phone: +49 (3946) 47602
Fax: +49 (3946) 47600
email: rs(@)jki.bund.de
Activities:
- Research
Focus of Research:
- Development of efficient screening methods for the detection of resistance or tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress
- Development of strategies and methods for a sustainable use of respective resistances or tolerances in plant breeding
- Evaluation of genetic resources with respect to biotic and abiotic stress
- Genetic analyses of resistance or tolerance and development of molecular markers for qualitatively or quantitatively inherited traits
- Structural and functional analyses of resistance/tolerance at the genome level.
Coordinated projects
- Alternative ways for reducing Fusarium susceptibility in wheat leading to a lesser contimation with mycotoxins - a contribution to health care and consumer protection Details of Alternative ways for reducing Fusarium susceptibility in wheat leading to a lesser contimation with mycotoxins - a contribution to health care and consumer protection
- Analyses of genetics of resistance to Turnip yellows virus and development of molecular markers Details of Analyses of genetics of resistance to Turnip yellows virus and development of molecular markers
- Analysis of virulence and selection of resistant genotypes against bacterial diseases to ensure sustainable fruit production Details of Analysis of virulence and selection of resistant genotypes against bacterial diseases to ensure sustainable fruit production
- Breeding of lupines for ecological farming - quality investigations concerning feed suitability Details of Breeding of lupines for ecological farming - quality investigations concerning feed suitability
- Characterization of the Solanum tuberosum proteome under conditions of nitrogen deficiency and drought stress as basis for breeding of nitrogen efficient and drought tolerant starch potatoes Details of Characterization of the Solanum tuberosum proteome under conditions of nitrogen deficiency and drought stress as basis for breeding of nitrogen efficient and drought tolerant starch potatoes
- Collaborative project: Analyses of Thinopyrum species to broaden the genetic basis of resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) against important pathogens with special consideration of eyespot (Oculimacula spp.) Details of Collaborative project: Analyses of Thinopyrum species to broaden the genetic basis of resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) against important pathogens with special consideration of eyespot (Oculimacula spp.)
- Collaborative project: Biotechnology and molecular breeding methods for the utilization of resistant bacteria (Xanthomonas hortorum pv pelargonii, Ralstonia solanacearum) in Pelargoniums – Subproject 2 Details of Collaborative project: Biotechnology and molecular breeding methods for the utilization of resistant bacteria (Xanthomonas hortorum pv pelargonii, Ralstonia solanacearum) in Pelargoniums – Subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Determination of genetic diversity among Lolium perenne accessions with respect to drought tolerance as base for development of marker assisted selection methods and breeding of new cultivars adapted to climate changes – Subproject 4 Details of Collaborative project: Determination of genetic diversity among Lolium perenne accessions with respect to drought tolerance as base for development of marker assisted selection methods and breeding of new cultivars adapted to climate changes – Subproject 4
- Collaborative project: Identification of molecular markers for BYDV-resistance in maize – Subproject 3 Details of Collaborative project: Identification of molecular markers for BYDV-resistance in maize – Subproject 3
- Collaborative project: Investigation on the resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) against the orange (Sitodiplosis mosellana) and yellow (Contarinia tritici) wheat blossom midge Details of Collaborative project: Investigation on the resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) against the orange (Sitodiplosis mosellana) and yellow (Contarinia tritici) wheat blossom midge
- Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to net blotch (Pyrenophora teres f. teres) in barley Details of Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to net blotch (Pyrenophora teres f. teres) in barley
- Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to tan spot (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis) in wheat - Subproject 1 Details of Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to tan spot (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis) in wheat - Subproject 1
- Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to tan spot (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis) in wheat - Subproject 2 Details of Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to tan spot (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis) in wheat - Subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Selection of lupine genotypes with resistance against aphids and its dependency from plant alkaloid content and development temperature – Subproject 1 Details of Collaborative project: Selection of lupine genotypes with resistance against aphids and its dependency from plant alkaloid content and development temperature – Subproject 1
- Detection of genetic differences in the ability of wheat to symbiosis with fungi growing root endophytes and their effects on the stress tolerant Details of Detection of genetic differences in the ability of wheat to symbiosis with fungi growing root endophytes and their effects on the stress tolerant
- Development of an in vitro system for characterization of potato genotypes in respect to nitrogen efficiency Details of Development of an in vitro system for characterization of potato genotypes in respect to nitrogen efficiency
- Development of molecular markers for resistance against strowbraker foot rot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides) and marker supported combination of the resistance genes Pch1, Pch2 and the resistance from Aegilops kotschyi. Details of Development of molecular markers for resistance against strowbraker foot rot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides) and marker supported combination of the resistance genes Pch1, Pch2 and the resistance from Aegilops kotschyi.
- Effects of the endogenous pectate lyase (PL) 1 on the induction of plant defence mechanisms in transgenic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) Details of Effects of the endogenous pectate lyase (PL) 1 on the induction of plant defence mechanisms in transgenic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.)
- Enhanced food and income security in Southwest and Central Asia (SWCA) through potato varieties with improved tolerance to abiotic stress Details of Enhanced food and income security in Southwest and Central Asia (SWCA) through potato varieties with improved tolerance to abiotic stress
- Evaluation of allergic components in wheat genotypes with real time PCR and identification of allelic diversity and effects on the response to pathogens Details of Evaluation of allergic components in wheat genotypes with real time PCR and identification of allelic diversity and effects on the response to pathogens
- Evaluation of Brassicaceae for resistance against the cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) to use resistant cabbage cultivars in organic farming Details of Evaluation of Brassicaceae for resistance against the cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) to use resistant cabbage cultivars in organic farming
- Evaluation of genetic resources in cereals regarding development of root system from the aspect of fast and effective youth growth - especially for organic farming Details of Evaluation of genetic resources in cereals regarding development of root system from the aspect of fast and effective youth growth - especially for organic farming
- Evaluation of plant genetic Ressources of barley and wheat for resistance against aphids Details of Evaluation of plant genetic Ressources of barley and wheat for resistance against aphids
- Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization Details of Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization
- Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization Details of Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization
- GABI - PLANT KBBE II - Joint project 'ExpResBar': Exploiting genetic variation for resistance to important pathogens in barley. Subproject B Details of GABI - PLANT KBBE II - Joint project 'ExpResBar': Exploiting genetic variation for resistance to important pathogens in barley. Subproject B
- Identification of barley germplasm resistant to BaMMV-SIL and a new BaMMV-strain detected in Germany and development of closely linked markers for rym13 Details of Identification of barley germplasm resistant to BaMMV-SIL and a new BaMMV-strain detected in Germany and development of closely linked markers for rym13
- Increase of the agronomic importance of yellow lupins (Lupinus luteus) and white lupins (Lupinus albus) for organic farming Details of Increase of the agronomic importance of yellow lupins (Lupinus luteus) and white lupins (Lupinus albus) for organic farming
- Influence of abiotic stress and climatic changes on quality of agricultural products Details of Influence of abiotic stress and climatic changes on quality of agricultural products
- Investigation of nitrogen efficiency in Solanum tuberosum Details of Investigation of nitrogen efficiency in Solanum tuberosum
- Investigations of resistance in wheat cultivars as well as genebank accessions to loose smut (Ustilago tritici f. sp. tritici) as a basis for the development of genotypes suitable for eco-farming systems Details of Investigations of resistance in wheat cultivars as well as genebank accessions to loose smut (Ustilago tritici f. sp. tritici) as a basis for the development of genotypes suitable for eco-farming systems
- Investigations of the epidemiology of aphids. Monitoring of flight activity of aphids in suction and yellow traps in relation to the natural occurrence of aphids in wheat and barley accessions in the field Details of Investigations of the epidemiology of aphids. Monitoring of flight activity of aphids in suction and yellow traps in relation to the natural occurrence of aphids in wheat and barley accessions in the field
- Investigations of the resistance of strawberry (Fragaria) against Xanthomonas fragariae, the causal organism of Angular Leaf Spot Disease Details of Investigations of the resistance of strawberry (Fragaria) against Xanthomonas fragariae, the causal organism of Angular Leaf Spot Disease
- Investigations on resistance of Brassica oleracea against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris Details of Investigations on resistance of Brassica oleracea against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris
- Investigations regarding influence of abiotic stress (temperature, pH-compatibility) to quality parameters of legumes in view of human and animal nutrition Details of Investigations regarding influence of abiotic stress (temperature, pH-compatibility) to quality parameters of legumes in view of human and animal nutrition
- Investigations regarding influence of drought stress on valuable and antinutritive ingredients of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) Details of Investigations regarding influence of drought stress on valuable and antinutritive ingredients of oilseed rape (Brassica napus)
- Molecular characterization of genetic potato resources with regard to abiotic stress tolerance or associated traits (association mapping in potatoes) Details of Molecular characterization of genetic potato resources with regard to abiotic stress tolerance or associated traits (association mapping in potatoes)
- Molecular genetic characterization of resistance to barley yellow mosaic viruses in evaluated plant genetic resources Details of Molecular genetic characterization of resistance to barley yellow mosaic viruses in evaluated plant genetic resources
- Monitoring of Plasmodiophora brassicae the causal agent of clubroot in winter rapeseed in Germany and Europe and mapping of new resistance genes derived from genetic resources Details of Monitoring of Plasmodiophora brassicae the causal agent of clubroot in winter rapeseed in Germany and Europe and mapping of new resistance genes derived from genetic resources
- Phenotyping of potato genotypes with regard to drought stress Details of Phenotyping of potato genotypes with regard to drought stress
- Physiological response of potatoes to simultaneous drought/heat stress and the development of selection criteria for tolerant plant material Details of Physiological response of potatoes to simultaneous drought/heat stress and the development of selection criteria for tolerant plant material
- Proteome analysis using transgenic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L) with improved soft rot resistance Details of Proteome analysis using transgenic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L) with improved soft rot resistance
- Pyramidising of QTL in order to improve the Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tolerance of barley and genetic analysis of tolerance to Wheat dwarf virus (WDV) Details of Pyramidising of QTL in order to improve the Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tolerance of barley and genetic analysis of tolerance to Wheat dwarf virus (WDV)
- Validation and identification of important marker trait associations for traits of agronomic importance towards the development of improved wheat varieties (VALID) Details of Validation and identification of important marker trait associations for traits of agronomic importance towards the development of improved wheat varieties (VALID)
- Züchtung feuerbrandtoleranter Obstsorten (ZUEFOS) Details of Züchtung feuerbrandtoleranter Obstsorten (ZUEFOS)
Involved in research projects:
- Comparison of spectroscopical, chromatographical and immunological methods for detection of mycotoxin content and fungus attack in cereal samples Details of Comparison of spectroscopical, chromatographical and immunological methods for detection of mycotoxin content and fungus attack in cereal samples
- Development and application of microspectroscopic methods in the mid infrared range for identification of epicuticular wax layers on leaves and fruits of selected cultivated plant varieties regarding the calculated influence of resistance in crossing tria Details of Development and application of microspectroscopic methods in the mid infrared range for identification of epicuticular wax layers on leaves and fruits of selected cultivated plant varieties regarding the calculated influence of resistance in crossing tria
- Development and application of resistance screening methods to economically important fungi of carrots (Daucus carota) particularly to black rot disease caused by Alternaria radicina Meier, Drechsler and Eddy Details of Development and application of resistance screening methods to economically important fungi of carrots (Daucus carota) particularly to black rot disease caused by Alternaria radicina Meier, Drechsler and Eddy
- Development of a resistance screening method to the Asparagus virus 1 (AV-1) in asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Details of Development of a resistance screening method to the Asparagus virus 1 (AV-1) in asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.)
- Development of suitable methods for somatic cell hybridisation of Pelargonium as prerequisite for opening up of new genetic resources Details of Development of suitable methods for somatic cell hybridisation of Pelargonium as prerequisite for opening up of new genetic resources
- Enhanced food and income security in SWCA through potato varieties with improve tolerance to abiotic stress Details of Enhanced food and income security in SWCA through potato varieties with improve tolerance to abiotic stress
- Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization Details of Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization
- Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization Details of Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization
- Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization Details of Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization
- Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization Details of Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization
- Genetic and phytopathological characterization of resistance mechanisms to E. amylovora Details of Genetic and phytopathological characterization of resistance mechanisms to E. amylovora
- Improvement of disease resistance of potato Details of Improvement of disease resistance of potato
- Phytopathological characterization of Malus orientalis genotypes of the north Caucasian region Details of Phytopathological characterization of Malus orientalis genotypes of the north Caucasian region
- Selection on methionine-rich domestic legumes (Vicia faba, Pisum sativum und Lupinus angustifolius) Details of Selection on methionine-rich domestic legumes (Vicia faba, Pisum sativum und Lupinus angustifolius)
- Use of biotechnological methods for the production of interspecific somatic hybrids between wild species of the genus Solanum of the series Etuberosa and Pinnatisecta and the cultivated potato for the analysis of novel glykoalkaloids. Subproject: Chemica Details of Use of biotechnological methods for the production of interspecific somatic hybrids between wild species of the genus Solanum of the series Etuberosa and Pinnatisecta and the cultivated potato for the analysis of novel glykoalkaloids. Subproject: Chemica